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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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